What Else Do I Need to Know as a Maintenance Gardener?
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How can I stay safe while working with pesticides?
Workers who handle pesticides must be trained in the safe use of pesticides. The leaflets below will direct you to information on how to work safely with pesticides, including wearing personal protective equipment, reading labels and what to do in an emergency.
What is IPM?
Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies can reduce the use of pesticides that might cause concerns to human health or the environment. IPM includes both preventative measures, such as proper irrigation, and non-chemical methods like hand-pulling weeds.
What should I know about pesticides and protecting waterways?
The regulations below identify pesticides that have a high potential to contaminate surface water in urban settings and require pest control businesses, including maintenance gardeners who apply these pesticides, to take precautions.
For more information, please contact:
Licensing and Certification Program
Phone: (916) 445-4038
E-mail: LicenseMail@cdpr.ca.gov